Central Queensland 2026 winners
Overcoming complex construction challenges with ingenuity, innovation and exceptional craftsmanship was a hallmark of the projects recognised at the 2026 Central Queensland Housing & Construction Awards. The red carpet rolled out for the industry’s most anticipated event of the year at The Frenchville Sports Club on Friday 14 August.
Major winners
- House of the Year Award – Tropical Blue Homes for Auckland Project (Gladstone)
- McInnes Wilson Lawyers Project of the Year Award – Ashley Cooper Construction for Frenchville Sports Club - Redevelopment (Berserker)
- BUSSQ Building Super President's Award – Paynters for Gladstone SHS - New ITD Building (Gladstone)
Individual winners
- Apprentice of the Year Award – Kayne Bartlett from Darrin Price Constructions
- Women in Building Award – Belinda Coetzee from Corbett Homes
- Rising Star Award – Joel Minor from Refined Space Constructions
- Home Renovation Project up to $350,000 – Refined Space Constructions for Project Glenco (The Range)
- Home Renovation Project from $650,000 up to $800,000 – Refined Space Constructions for Project Rockonia (Rockhampton)
- Individual Home up to $450,000 – Corbett Homes for Oakspire (Emerald)
- Individual Home from $450,000 up to $600,000 – GDH Builders for Jakiah (Parkhurst)
- Individual Home from $600,000 up to $750,000 – Lyke Homes for EUCA (Taroomball)
- Individual Home from $900,000 up to $1.25 million – Corbett Homes for Liora (Emerald)
- Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $1.5 million – Esteemed Living for Gus Moore (Yeppoon)
- Individual Home from $1.5 million up to $2 million – Brighter Building QLD for Eumeralla (Hidden Valley)
- Individual Home from $3 million up to $4 million – Tropical Blue Homes for Auckland Project (Gladstone)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – DR Moore Constructions for 'Abuela' (Yeppoon)
- Excellence in Construction Quality – Lyke Homes for BAE BEACH HOUSE
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – 2 to 5 dwellings – Refined Space Constructions for Project Campbell (Rockhampton)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings – Taylor Builders for GEH Housing Barcaldine (Barcaldine)
- Education Facilities up to $7 million – Brooks Builders for Children's First Early Learning Centre (Berserker)
- Education Facilities from $7 million up to $15 million – Paynters for The Cathedral College - Performing Arts Centre (Rockhampton)
- Education Facilities over $15 million – Paynters for Gladstone SHS - New ITD Building (Gladstone)
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for The Queens Hotel - Sports Bar Redevelopment (Gladstone)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Frenchville Sports Club - Redevelopment (Berserker)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Diversified Building Services (Qld) for The Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo Amenities Facility (The Range)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Frenchville Sports Club - Redevelopment (Berserker)
- Community Accommodation – Paynters for Mercy Haven Residential Aged Care Facility (The Range)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $10 million up to $25 million – GFG Projects for RDO Equipment Emerald (Emerald)
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation up to $3 million – DR Moore Constructions for Lexus of Rockhampton (Rockhampton)
- Commercial Fitout up to $5 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for The Queens Hotel - Sports Bar Redevelopment (Gladstone)
- Commercial Fitout over $10 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Frenchville Sports Club - Redevelopment (Berserker)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Touchstone Tiling Services (NQ) for CBRE Confidential Project Rockhampton (Park Avenue)
Housing winners
Construction winners
